Trails at Wildhorse: New Construction Under $500K with an Austin Address

At a glance

Location

Off Decker Lake, northeast of Austin, between US-290 and SH-130; Austin address

Builder

D.R. Horton (self-developed)

Price range

From the $300,000s; cheapest inventory home $360,000 list before incentives (as of Oct 2025)

Home sizes

Up to about 2,500 sq ft

Tax rate

2.1% (as of Oct 2025)

HOA

$67 a month, paid quarterly (as of Oct 2025)

Location and commute

Trails at Wildhorse sits right off Decker Lake, just northeast of Austin, between 290 and Highway 130. We're not in Manor here. It's an Austin address.

For central Austin you can take 969 or 290. SH-130 gets you to Tesla and the airport. Grocery stores and restaurants are close.

It's a moderate-size master plan, not a huge one. It's not one you'll have to drive 10 minutes just to get through.

Homes and pricing

The whole community is self-developed by D.R. Horton. As of my October 2025 tour:

• Homes start in the $300,000s.
• The cheapest inventory home was $360,000 list price, before incentives. Incentives depend on how you qualify.
• You can build up to about 2,500 sq ft, so there are options for bigger families.
• There's a good selection of greenbelt lots.

D.R. Horton is bringing a contemporary, modern style to the exteriors here that I really think is nice. Incentives can change what you actually pay quite a bit, and buyers qualify differently, so it's worth talking through your options with me before you pick a home.

The trail to downtown

This is what makes the community most unique. The trail that connects Manor all the way to downtown Austin runs along the neighborhood, and some homesites back right up to it. If you're brave enough, it's about 30 minutes or less to downtown by bike.

Decker Lake is nearby for kayaking, and there are multiple parks.

Taxes and HOA

As of October 2025:

• Tax rate: 2.1%. That's very, very low compared to a lot of the East Austin / Manor area.
• HOA: $67 a month, paid quarterly. Very modest.

Tax rates change every year, so check the current number on any home you're considering.

Who it fits

Trails at Wildhorse fits buyers who want new construction under $500,000 with a reasonable commute and a lower tax rate than most of the area. It's also a great fit if you ride or run and want the trail at your back fence.

The trade-offs: it's a smaller community, homes top out around 2,500 sq ft, and my video didn't cover schools, so ask me about zoning for a specific lot.

When I work for you, you get me. I show the homes, I negotiate and I'm the one who answers your call. Call or text (512) 983-7331, or email mason@masonsellsaustin.com.

What's in the video

• 0:00Intro: new construction under $500K near Austin
• 1:05Location: Decker Lake, 290 and 130
• 1:45D.R. Horton, pricing and home sizes
• 2:24Greenbelt lots and home style
• 2:54The Manor-to-downtown trail
• 3:30Parks and Decker Lake
• 3:46HOA and tax rate
• 4:03Wrap-up

Common questions